Proper cleaning of all your mattresses is vital to your family’s health. The bedding can harbor microscopic debris that you can’t see with your normal vision. A powerful vacuum cleaner can pull dead skin out of any mattress. Dust mites feed on particles that sink into the mattresses.
Cleaning debris out of your mattresses is a simple procedure when you know what steps to take. Gather your cleaning supplies first. Spot lifter works great on stubborn stains. A good vacuum with laundry detergent mixed in a bucket should remove all stains. Here is a list of what you need to do to keep all of your mattresses in healthy shape.
Remove the Linen
Take all the sheets and pillowcases off the beds for washing in the laundry room. Put them in on the hot cycle to kill dust mites. You can purchase new pillows to replace old ones that are too filthy to clean in the wash. Some styles of pillows won’t hold up in the washing machine. They can become lumpy or won’t retain the original form after they dry.
A Powerful Vacuum
You will need an expensive vacuum cleaner to pull contaminants out of the mattress material. Those cheap models won’t perform to what it requires for power and suction to remove particles. A dry-vac shop cleaner can work when the motor is powerful enough. It takes more time to clean with one of those models. You won’t have the attachments with those used in regular household cleaning. Take your time when cleaning both the top and bottom of mattresses.
Cleaning the Mattresses
Use a good spot lifter product on soiled stains. Spray it on to allow the formula to lift the stain from the mattress. You can use homemade products if you prefer. Most people choose stain lifters available from the stores. They work fast to make easy cleanup on problem areas.
Wipe the rest of the mattress with a light bristle brush and damp cloth soaked in house detergent solution. Allow it to dry as you move on to the next bedroom to complete the steps already mentioned. As mattresses dry, apply baking soda sprinkled over the entire bedding. Allow the product to remain on the mattress for a few hours before vacuuming it again. Remember to repeat the process for both sides of the mattress in each bedroom.
Purchase Mattress Protectors
It will pay you to buy vinyl or plastic coverings to protect the expensive mattresses in each bedroom. They help eliminate a lot of work when you need to clean the bedding each year. The covers stop dust mites and dirt from getting into mattress material. Those who suffer from allergies and asthma will appreciate it.
Mattress Replacement
Everyone knows that a mattress will wear out in time. Most of them average about an eight to ten-year life. The family will be able to tell when a mattress has served the purpose of a restful night of sleep. When you start to wake up in pain from sleeping on a mattress that has lost comfort and support, consider replacing it with a new one and watch your sleep improve.
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